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Cedar Bay #3
White Cloud Retreat
What could possibly go wrong at a beautiful Oregon vineyard overlooking the ocean? Could the White Cloud Retreat Center on the vineyard, run by a world famous Buddhist Zen Master hold a deep, dark secret? Murder, for one thing, but who could possibly have a motive for killing the beloved Zen Master?
Solving the mystery is the job of Sheriff Mike, ably assisted by his soon-to-be-wife, Kelly, an amateur sleuth, and their two dogs, Rebel and Lady. The vineyard is famous for its White Cloud Pinot Noir wines and the coffee shop that Kelly owns, Kelly’s Koffee Shop, is equally popular with customers looking for good food.
Solving the mystery is the job of Sheriff Mike, ably assisted by his soon-to-be-wife, Kelly, an amateur sleuth, and their two dogs, Rebel and Lady. The vineyard is famous for its White Cloud Pinot Noir wines and the coffee shop that Kelly owns, Kelly’s Koffee Shop, is equally popular with customers looking for good food.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2015
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September 2, 2019
After reading the second book in this series, Murder at Jade Cove, I dove right into this one. Ms. Harman's small town community of Cedar Bay is charming and the type of town that I would love to move into. Kelly again inserts her self into one of Mike's cases as she finds a friend, Zen Master Scott, dead at his Zen retreat. The plot moved smoothly, a few suspects and a surprising twist at the reveal. I still have mixed feelings about Kelly's "white lies" to Mike. This type of behavior just doesn't sit well with me when it comes to people who are supposed to be in a committed relationship.
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January 17, 2015"White Cloud Retreat (Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Book 3)" by Dianne Harman showcases this lovely and original series fully set up and benefitting from its established group of likeable and memorable characters (including dogs).
The Zen Master of the White Cloud Retreat from the title has been killed. Culinary ace and hobby crime solver Kelly and her her fiance/local Sheriff Mike are investigating why.
Like in precious instalments of this wonderful and heart-warming series, the investigation is interspersed with family and relationship matters and touches on some fascinating topics, such as pesticides and vineyards.
Very enjoyable, with the added bonus of several delicious recipes.
The Zen Master of the White Cloud Retreat from the title has been killed. Culinary ace and hobby crime solver Kelly and her her fiance/local Sheriff Mike are investigating why.
Like in precious instalments of this wonderful and heart-warming series, the investigation is interspersed with family and relationship matters and touches on some fascinating topics, such as pesticides and vineyards.
Very enjoyable, with the added bonus of several delicious recipes.
June 14, 2021
I enjoyed this book. I have listened to a few books by Dianne Harman and not in the right order, so it was fun to go back in time to listen to this one, it also goes to prove that Dianne's books are great standalone mysteries. I liked this book because even though the murder victim was a nice guy the author still managed to come up with believable and possible motives for his death. The characters are interesting and aided by two loveable pups. I also liked the way the author concluded the story with a round up of what happened to the characters.
With her marriage to Sheriff Mike drawing closer, Kelly decides she needs to take a break from all the wedding planning by visiting the White Cloud Retreat center. On a meditative walk in the woods, she stumbles over the Zen Masters dead body. She receives a warning that both she and Mike are in danger. Can she help keep Mike safe by finding the killer of her friend? The Zen Master was a nice guy but even nice guys make enemies like rival wine sellers, could the brothers be jealous of how well the retreats Pinot Noir sells? What about the retreats staff? Could somebody really want to become the next master and willing to kill for it? What about his own brother? Who has already been in jail? Can Kelly help narrow the suspect list before the big day?
I liked the narrator. She did a good job of bringing the story to life by giving each character there own voice.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
With her marriage to Sheriff Mike drawing closer, Kelly decides she needs to take a break from all the wedding planning by visiting the White Cloud Retreat center. On a meditative walk in the woods, she stumbles over the Zen Masters dead body. She receives a warning that both she and Mike are in danger. Can she help keep Mike safe by finding the killer of her friend? The Zen Master was a nice guy but even nice guys make enemies like rival wine sellers, could the brothers be jealous of how well the retreats Pinot Noir sells? What about the retreats staff? Could somebody really want to become the next master and willing to kill for it? What about his own brother? Who has already been in jail? Can Kelly help narrow the suspect list before the big day?
I liked the narrator. She did a good job of bringing the story to life by giving each character there own voice.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 17, 2021
An entertaining story, suffers a little with cliched dialogue but has a good plotline. The author has a style of mystery which she is good at the this is a typical example. The murder, then flashback to introduce several good suspects and then add a little bit of danger to the main characters for the climax. A good ending and epilogue. I found the narrator to be OK but would have liked a bit more of a range of voices. I received a complimentary copy from the narrator and an leaving a honest voluntary review
September 13, 2017
FYI, when I've had a truly busy and/or stressful day, Dianne Harman's books have become my go-to for relaxation. So, mainly sweet tempered Zen Master Scott Monroe has been murdered; I say mainly because he gets very angry if anyone mistreats the Center's vineyard. The list of suspects all have means, motive and ample opportunity; but Kelli and Mike must contend with a true psychopath who could become the ending to their lives before the wedding ever takes place.
August 10, 2021
This series is one of my top favorites of Dianne’s! Kelly and Mike are always enjoyable characters in the books. Kelly is looking for some needed rest and relaxation before her upcoming wedding. But in the process, she finds a dead body and gets involved in the investigation. The dogs star in this book as well. And Kelly’s good friends from her Koffee Shop. Lots of suspects throughout the story. And there’s some humor and some added surprises along the way as well!
March 14, 2022
White Cloud Retreat Center is a place of peace and tranquility. Run by a Buddhist Zen Master, people come from all over to take his classes. When the unthinkable happens, someone kills the Zen Master, Kelly and her fiancé Sheriff Mike are faced with so many questions. Who would want him dead? And why? I love all the characters, and dogs, and the mystery is very well written. There are also some delicious recipes included. I happily recommend this book and series!
June 8, 2023
White Cloud Retreat Book3
A winery and organic vineyard is the scene of this mystery. White Coud Retreat owned and managed by a Zen Master killed, was it one of his students, a nearby vineyard in touch with the Mafia or the Zen Master's brother? Ms Dianne Harman takes the reader from the opening page to the Epilogue to discover the killer and the suspects moving through this adventure.
A winery and organic vineyard is the scene of this mystery. White Coud Retreat owned and managed by a Zen Master killed, was it one of his students, a nearby vineyard in touch with the Mafia or the Zen Master's brother? Ms Dianne Harman takes the reader from the opening page to the Epilogue to discover the killer and the suspects moving through this adventure.
July 9, 2017
Awesome
I love the way this writer makes her characters come to life. They are truly down to earth. I am going to read the whole series. I will probably read any thing this author writes. Love the dogs, but I would have made Rebel a different type of dog. The town makes you want to go there.
Awesome! Awesome!
I love the way this writer makes her characters come to life. They are truly down to earth. I am going to read the whole series. I will probably read any thing this author writes. Love the dogs, but I would have made Rebel a different type of dog. The town makes you want to go there.
Awesome! Awesome!
January 20, 2019
Wonderful
Really enjoyed this one from the series but I really hope that he rest of the series is not having Kelly finding the body. The pattern of the series doesn't change as for the main two characters and their dogs. Enjoy reading and can not out it down but so far everything is the same with the story other than the bodies.
Really enjoyed this one from the series but I really hope that he rest of the series is not having Kelly finding the body. The pattern of the series doesn't change as for the main two characters and their dogs. Enjoy reading and can not out it down but so far everything is the same with the story other than the bodies.
May 24, 2020
Sen Master Scott is killed
To relieve the stress of planning her wedding to Sheriff Mike, Kelly is taking yoga and meditation classes at the Cedar Bay Center. When she finds Scott murdered, she immediately calls Sheriff Mike. First there are no suspects, and then many. Kelly helps Sheriff Mike solve the case and saves his life. Very well written.
To relieve the stress of planning her wedding to Sheriff Mike, Kelly is taking yoga and meditation classes at the Cedar Bay Center. When she finds Scott murdered, she immediately calls Sheriff Mike. First there are no suspects, and then many. Kelly helps Sheriff Mike solve the case and saves his life. Very well written.
August 27, 2020
This is the 3rd in the series. The main characters are Kelly and her fiance Sheriff Mike. Kelly was out at he retreat when she discovered the body of Zen Master Scott. She called Mike and reported the murder. Then they tried to figure out who could have wanted him dead. At first there was no one and then it seemed like everybody did. Can they figure this out ?
March 4, 2023
The storyline was good and the suspects were good. Even the crazy lady was almost likeable. What I didn't care for were the details of certain characters being repeated so much. A quick explanation would be better and not repeated further in the story. Love the stories and will keep reading them.
November 27, 2023
Just finished the third book in the Cedar Bay cozy mystery series and enjoyed it. In the one, Kelly and her sheriff husband Mike are investigating the murder of the local Zen Master at the White Cloud Retreat. The more they look into it, the more suspects come to light. It isn’t until the end, and a near tragedy, that they find the culprit. Fun and easy series to read!
September 20, 2017
I almost had that one!
Rebel and Lady are more precious than ever and mike and Kelly are more involved in murders than ever! But together they are an awesome four! Looking forward to more in this series!!!
Rebel and Lady are more precious than ever and mike and Kelly are more involved in murders than ever! But together they are an awesome four! Looking forward to more in this series!!!
February 10, 2018
I enjoy this series Cedar Bay Mystery very much. The interaction between the characters is great. It is a fast fun read. I am working my way through the series with a bundle of books 1-6 so I am now half way. On to book #4.
April 14, 2020
Yikes!
Talk about a completely psychotic killer! This one definitely belongs in the looney bin and Kelly lineups the sheriff. Rebel is a great dog and definitely deserves filet mignon the rest of his life~
Talk about a completely psychotic killer! This one definitely belongs in the looney bin and Kelly lineups the sheriff. Rebel is a great dog and definitely deserves filet mignon the rest of his life~
May 16, 2020
White Cloud Retreat murder
When Kelly finds the body of the Zen Master she and Mike start a list of suspects. Everyone on the list seems probable and they work to cross each one off the list. When they begin to get threats the plot thickens. A fun, good read with lots of suspects.
When Kelly finds the body of the Zen Master she and Mike start a list of suspects. Everyone on the list seems probable and they work to cross each one off the list. When they begin to get threats the plot thickens. A fun, good read with lots of suspects.
July 29, 2020
The author led us down many paths of “who killed Scott“. I like this story concept because you did not know until the end who the killer was. I think Ms Harman is a great writer! I really enjoyed the story!!
September 19, 2020
Interesting story, lots of suspects to choose from at first although I kind of suspected one character a little early on. Kind of surprised that Mike ended up being in a bad situation because he left Rebel in the car. But everything worked out in the end.
September 30, 2020
A Zen Center that also sells wine from it’s vineyards to finance the center. Even in such a spirit and serene place murder can happen. See if you can pick out the murderer from the quirky set of suspects.
June 26, 2021
A beautiful retreat with a Zen Master and a vineyard, not the usual thing to have murder there. Mike and Kelly give us a good story to find out what happened with some good twists, well done and enjoyed
Given audio for my voluntary review
Given audio for my voluntary review
July 11, 2021
Enjoyable cozy fun read
Nice fun easy to follow along cozy mystery. I've really enjoyed reading the series in order as the characters get fleshed out with each book. Definitely reading the rest of series.
Nice fun easy to follow along cozy mystery. I've really enjoyed reading the series in order as the characters get fleshed out with each book. Definitely reading the rest of series.
January 7, 2022
Another delightful book by one of my favorite authors. I always look for offerings by Dianne Hartman and are never disappointed. The plots are enthralling, the characters delightful and the editing superb.
October 6, 2024
Meditation can be surprising
The characters are so realistic that it makes the plot seem like it’s from the newspaper headlines. This book is much better than a newspaper article. A definite five star book.
The characters are so realistic that it makes the plot seem like it’s from the newspaper headlines. This book is much better than a newspaper article. A definite five star book.
April 22, 2018
This is a great read, entertaining and it does hold your interest. A little small but still good. Very easy to read in one sitting. Great reading everyone!
January 18, 2019
Mystery a little different
This time the author introduced us to motives before Kelly and Mike knew about them. It's an interesting point of view.
This time the author introduced us to motives before Kelly and Mike knew about them. It's an interesting point of view.
June 22, 2019
Another cute cozy mystery in this series. Looking forward to the next one.
April 23, 2020
A good book
I like the realistic characters as well as the mystery which is presented. Needless to say. I'll probably read the entire series
I like the realistic characters as well as the mystery which is presented. Needless to say. I'll probably read the entire series
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